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Iconic producer and humanitarian Pharrell Williams was awarded the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards show held at the Crypto.com arena in Los Angeles, California. Pharrell a partner of the production team the Neptunes has been producing hits with icons like Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z and other notable Rap and Hip-Hop recording artists for decades.
He was Co-Director, a keynote speaker, and among the performing musicians at the Grace for the World concert held at the Vatican last year in September. Also performing were Andreas Boccelli, John Legend, Jennifer Hudson, Clipse, Angelique Kidjo, Teddy Swims, Jelly Roll and others. Full list of those performing at the Grace for the World Concert at the Vatican, the concert sponsors, and the occasion for the musical celebration can be found at the link below:
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The 68th Annual Grammy Awards take place on Sunday, February 1,2026 at the Crypto Arena in Los Angeles. Trevor Noah is hosting again this year.
Special Grammy pre-show celebrations and honors have taken place during the week leading up to Sunday's biggest night in music. Music Cares person of the year is Mariah Carey. She was celebrated for her philanthropy and career achievements at their annual gala that was held on January 30, 2026. Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Footnote Fighters and Charlie Puth were among the artists who participated in a beautiful song tribute, re-imagining her songs in their own styles.
In her speech Mariah encouraged artists and the puublic to continue giving to the Music Cares foundation because artists need care and they need community. She also stated "Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d be here with all these
magnificent artists singing my songs back to me, infusing them with
their own artistry and giving them all new life. This has given me
life.”
Two new award categories were established this year, Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover.
Some of the nominations in popular categories are listed below:
Best R&B Song
For new vocal or instrumental R&B recordings
Heart Of A Woman
Summer Walkerst R&B Song
Folded Darius Dixson, Andre Harris, Donovan
Knight, Don Mills, Kehlani Parrish, Khris Riddick-Tynes & Dawit
Kamal Wilson, songwriters (Kehlani)
Heart Of A Woman David Bishop & Summer Walker, songwriters (Summer Walker)
It Depends Nico Baran, Chris Brown, Ant Clemons, Ephrem Lopez Jr., Ryan Press, Bryson Tiller, Elliott Trent & Dewain Whitmore Jr., songwriters (Chris Brown Featuring Bryson Tiller)
Overqualified James John Abrahart Jr, Durand
Bernarr, John Derisme, Egberto "Budda" Foster, Amaire Johnson, Frank
Moka, Cary Singer & Chase Worrell songwriters (Durand Bernarr)
YES IT IS Jariuce Banks, Lazaro Andres Camejo,
Mike Hector, Peter Lee Johnson, Rodney Jones Jr., Ali Prawl & Leon
Thomas, songwriters (Leon Thomas)
Olivia Dean KATSEYE The Marias Addison Rae sombr Leon Thomas Alex Warren Lola Young
Song Of The Year
Abracadabra Lady Gaga, Henry Walter & Andrew Watt, songwriters (Lady Gaga)
Anxiety Jaylah Hickmon, songwriter (Doechii)
APT Amy Allen, Christopher Brody Brown, Rogét
Chahayed,Omer Fedi, Philip Lawrence, Bruno Mars, Chae Young Park, Theron
Thomas & Henry Walter, songwriters (ROSÉ, Bruno Mars)
DtMF Marco Daniel Borrero, Scott Dittrich,
Benjamin Falik, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, Hugo René Sención
Sanabria, Tyler Spry & Roberto José Rosado Torres, songwriters (Bad
Bunny)
Golden — From KPop Demon Hunters EJAE,
Park Hong Jun, Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo
& Mark Sonnenblick, songwriters (HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI
AMI)
Luther Jack Antonoff, Roshwita Larisha Bacha,
Matthew Bernard, Scott Bridgeway, Sam Dew, Ink, Kendrick Lamar, Solána
Rowe, Mark Anthony Spears & Kamasi Washington, songwriters (Kendrick
Lamar With SZA)
Chris Brown traveled to London, England to appear before Judge Tony Baumgartner in the Southwark Crown Court for a pre-trial hearing ahead
of his trial for an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub in 2023. He was greeted by a crowd of enthusiastic fans and took the time to graciously sign autographs before entering the courthouse. He responded vocally to their warm reception by stating "God bless you."
Brown's jury trial is scheduled October 26, 2026. The trial is based on allegations that he attacked a former friend at the Tape private members’ club
in Mayfair.
Keeping the situation and Chris lifted in prayer. Hoping that all will work out for him as the trial date approaches. He has nine months to prepare with his legal team.
Meanwhile, his is up for two Grammy Awards in two categories this year for his song "It Depends with Bryson Tiller.
Nominees for 2026 IHeart Radio Music Awards were announced several days ago with an array of talent nominated across a variety of genres and categories,including Best Artist,Best Song, Best R&B artist, Best Pop Artist, Best New Artist, The show will broadcast from the Dolby Stadium in Los Angeles on Thursday, March 26th at 8pm ET live (PT tape-delayed) on FOX. The show
will also be broadcast on iHeartRadio stations across the country and on
the iHeartRadio app.
IHeart has generously opened up new award categories this year including Favorite Broadway Debut, Favorite TikTok Dance, Favorite Debut Album,
Best Lyrics, Best Music Video, Favorite On Screen, Favorite Tour
Photographer, Favorite Soundtrack, Favorite Tour Style, Favorite Tour
Tradition and Favorite K-pop Collab.
Social voting begins on January
8th, and will close on March 19th at 11:59pm PT for all categories. Fans
can vote by visiting iHeartRadio.com/awards.
Speaker of the House, Hakeem Jeffries proudly announces big win in the House of Representatives concerning the passage of Affordable Care Act tax subsidies, vital health care benefits affecting the price of n̈ coverage that had been tied up for months by opposition from across the aisle.
